Marconi Electronics and Communications Technology (ECT) Project in Secondary Schools

Information and communications technology (lCT) dominates many aspects of most companies and plays a significant role in education, or at least has significant resources focused on it. No one doubts the growing influence of ICT in the world, however our education system has made little significant effort to educate young people in the basic skills that under pin ICT. At the core of ICT systems is electronic communications and at last there is now an ambitious attempt to address the need for educating a significantly larger number of young people in ECT to develop, service and maintain the increasingly complex electronic highways which this country needs. This paper sets out part of the rationale for the scheme and how it is being addressed in the trial phase

Reviews

The following publications have been reviewed by the mentioned authors;Supporting Science, Design and Technology in the Early Years - reviewed by Alan CrossDazzle Plus - reviewed by David FosterDesign and Bake - Wheat and Other Cereals - reviewed by Marion RutlandDesign and Technology and the Historic Environment - reviewed by Michael LawrenceThe Millennium Train - reviewed by Chris SnellGCSE Food Technology for OCR: Pupil Book and Teacher's Resource File - reviewed by Roy BallamRaising Achievement in Design and Technology: Resistant Materials - reviewed by Roman M. GawelThe Possibilities Schools - A Blueprint for Education - reviewed by Andy BreckonKites Resource Pack: Key Stage 3 Design and Technology - reviewed by Mark HudsonICT and the Learning Revolution - reviewed by Les Porte

Reviews

The following publications have been reviewed by the mentioned authors;Ideas Bank Design Technology: Designing & Making Book 1 - reviewed by Robert BowenAztecs - Your Move - reviewed by Bridget A. EganChanging Technology - reviewed by John Hill & Elizabeth WrightElectronic Circuits and Components/ The Parts Gallery - reviewed by Mark HudsonGCSE Design and Technology: Resistant Materials - reviewed by John DurrellGlobal contexts: an introduction for design and technology teachers - reviewed by Anne RiggsScience Resources for Key Stage 2: SATIS 8-14 Technology - reviewed by Richard AgerScience Resources for Key Stage 2: SATIS 8-14 Health - reviewed by Richard AgerScience Resources for Key Stage 2: SATIS 8-14 Materials/Transport/Environment - reviewed by Robert BowenTechnology an Enterprising Approach - reviewed by Dr Ron RichieUnderstanding Electronic Circuits CD-ROM - reviewed by Dr Rowland Dye and Phil NormanTextiles and Technology - reviewed by Jillian MellorArt and Design 97 - reviewed by Andy Brecko

Book Reviews

The following publications have been reviewed by the authors;Advanced Design and Technology - reviewed by Andy BreckonProfdes for the Materials Information Service - reviewed by Alan TruemanAdvanced Marker Techniques - reviewed by G. AsquithComplete Book of Drawing - reviewed by Faith GrahamUsing the Dress Collection at the V&A - reviewed by T. Taylor Teaching Technology - reviewed by Ali FarrellProduct Design: Fundamentals and Methods - reviewed by Ian Buchana

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The following publications have been reviewed by the mentioned authors;The Science with Technology Tool Kit Teamwork - reviewed by Jenny JupeProject Management - reviewed by Jenny JupeProduct Development - reviewed by Jenny JupeUnderstanding Control - reviewed by Elizabeth GrantInvestigating and Designing Control systems - reviewed by Elizabeth GrantUnderstanding Sensors - reviewed by Elizabeth GrantControl in Action: Designing a Fermenter - reviewed by Elizabeth GrantCars and the Environment - reviewed by unknownGreen Buildings - reviewed by unknownHuman Factors in Design - reviewed by unknownEvaluating Environmental Impact - reviewed by unknownUnderstanding the Science of Food - reviewed by Margaret ClarkeDeveloping Food Products - reviewed by Margaret ClarkeEnergy Transfer from source to load - reviewed by Margaret ClarkeManaging Energy - reviewed by Margaret ClarkeMaking Use of Renewable Energy - reviewed by Margaret ClarkeEnergy in Kalyanpura (Investigating energy and developmental issues) - reviewed by Margaret ClarkeDeveloping Textile Products - reviewed by Jane GreenwoodSimple Mechanisms - Focused Practical Tasks: Teachers Book No. 1 - reviewed by Andy Brecko